Benefits and Responsibilities Which Au Pairs and Host Families Should Be Aware Of

Working as an au pair is both fun and challenging. It is really exciting to live in another country and learn their culture even for just a short period of time. One great place where you can go as an au pair is the Netherlands.

The Au Pair

As an au pair in the Netherlands, you are entitled to a free private room, free meals, and a pocket money of at least 300 euro per month. You’ll also have 2 full days off every week. Your duties include playing with the children and accompanying them to school and act as their tutors. You are also expected to do some light housework such as preparing meals for the kids to complete your 30-hour work per week.

During your free time, you can visit the country’s lovely places or go shopping. You are also given a 2-week paid vacation which can be a perfect time for you to explore this lovely country or even visit the neighbouring countries to see the beauty of Europe.

Your host family will also spend 320 euro for your Dutch language classes should you decide to enrol. However, if it costs more, you’ll have to pay the excess.

With all these benefits, it only makes sense why you should choose the Netherlands as the country where you should work as an au pair.

The Host Family

There are certain requirements that your family needs to meet to become a host for any au pair who comes to the Netherlands. These include having at least one child who is still minor, having a private room which only the au pair will use during her stay. It is also necessary that your family speak Dutch as the main language. You should also be able to pay your au pair at least 300 – 350 euro per month, and financially support her for a Dutch language course. In addition, you are expected to provide your au pair with a Dutch health insurance as well as special au pair’s insurance which is intended in cases of accidents, indemnity, and for baggage insurance.

Moreover, as a host family, you should treat your au pair as a member of your family, and you should not ask her to do tasks that are not within her job description.

For safety purposes, it is necessary for a host family to ensure that they are getting an au pair from a reliable agency just like us at Wecare AuPair.